The toothlike structures represent a step toward bioengineered replacements for dental implants, say researchers behind the ...

A GENERALLY accepted feature of the histology of ground sections of carious lesions in human dental enamel is the so called ‘dark zone’. This zone, which lies at the border of the lesion ...

Parents in the Ice Age let their kids get away with some pretty wild stuff.

Health comes before vanity, so check with your dentist first -- especially if you have a history of enamel erosion or need dental work like filling a cavity. You should also take precautions ...

“Tooth enamel is the hardest tissue of the mammalian body and can preserve the isotopic fingerprint of an animal’s diet for millions of years,” says geochemist Tina Lüdecke, the study’s lead author, ...

Bacteria in the mouth convert sugar into acids, leading to tooth damage and caries. Chocolate's sugar content weakens enamel, causing sensitivity to heat and cold. Chocolates contain cocoa which ...

This conclusion comes from an analysis of nitrogen isotope isotopes in the fossilized tooth enamel of seven Australopithecus individuals. The data revealed that these early hominins primarily ...

Brush or floss first? Add a mouthwash? You may think you know all there is to taking care of your teeth –– but maybe you ...

For the past two decades, scientists have been manipulating genes to grow human cells where you wouldn’t quite expect them.

Many high performing teeth whitening treatments can be expensive, while cheaper options can contain chemicals that cause sensitivity and damage enamel. But shoppers have been heaping praise on ...

The piercings many have been associated with community participation and major life events. Skulls from Paleolithic Europe’s Pavlovian people have long been noted for their damaged teeth, with wear ...